CYMBAL

A musical instrument consisting of two broad plates of brass, of a convex form, which being struck together, produce a shrill, piercing sound. From Ps 150:5, it would appear that both hand-cymbals and finger-cymbals, or castagnets, were used. They were used in the temple, and upon occasions of public rejoicings, 1Ch 13.8; 16.5, as they are by the Armenians at the present day. In 1Co 13:1, the apostle deduces a comparison from sounding brass and "tinkling" cymbals; perhaps the latter words had been better rendered clanging or clattering cymbals, since such is the nature of the instrument. See MUSIC.

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CYMBAL. → (A musical instrument) → Of brass (bronze) 1Ch 15:19,28; 1Co 13:1 → Used in the tabernacle service 2Sa 6:5; 1Ch 13:8; 15:16,19,28 → Used in the temple service 2Ch 5:12,13; 1Ch 16:5,42; 25:1,6; Ps 150:5 → Used on special occasions
* Day of atonement 2Ch 29:25
* Laying of the foundation of the second temple Ezr 3:10,11
* Dedication of the wall Ne 12:27,36

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cymbal. Cymbal, n. a musical instrument

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Cym″bal (sĭm″bal). n. [[OE. cimbale, simbale, OF. cimbale, F. cymbale, L. cymbalum, fr. Gr. κύμβαλον, fr. κύμβη, κύμβοσ, anything hollow, hollow vessel, basin, akin to Skr. kumbha pot. Cf. Chime.]] 1. 1. A musical instrument used by the ancients. It is supposed to have been similar to the modern kettle drum, though perhaps smaller.
2. 2. A musical instrument of brass, shaped like a circular dish or a flat plate, with a handle at the back; — used in pairs to produce a sharp ringing sound by clashing them together.
☞ In orchestras, one cymbal is commonly attached to the bass drum, and the other heid in the drummer's left hand, while his right hand uses the drumstick. 3. 3. A musical instrument used by gypsies and others, made of steel wire, in a triangular form, on which are movable rings.